Mini Interview with VAs of Short Anime ‘Koi Suru Shirokuma’

Koi Suru Shirokuma (Polar Bear in Love) is a manga that features the BL (Beast Love) story between two different animals, a seal who is afraid to be eaten and a polar bear who has an unrequited love for him. It has been announced that the mini-anime adaptation will show at movie theaters!

The short anime will be shown before trailers at approximately 50 theatres starting from March 4, 2017.

You can find the details about Koi Suru Shirokuma in the article below:

The actors that are lending their voices to the seal and the polar bear, Natsuki Hanae and Yuuichirou Umehara, shared their thoughts with us. Hanae and Umehara are also friends outside of work and the interview went smoothly.

Comment from Natsuki Hanae (Seal)

How did the recording turn out?

‘Although the animation was short, it was filled with conversations between Seal and Polar Bear.
I struggled to express the cuteness of Seal, but the teacher and director taught me precisely. So, I look forward to watching the completed animation!’

How was the atmosphere of the recording?

‘Including the staff, everyone was warm and kind as if the concept of Koi Suru Shirokuma. Thanks to that, I was able to do a good job.’

What do you think of Umehara?

‘Umehara is quiet so it always used to be me that started conversations, but I am glad that he now talks to me more than before. He is very kind. He supported me with his warmth like Polar Bear.’

What do you think of voicing Seal?

‘Seal is very small and always shaking so I tried to be shaking as well. Both seal and polar bear are very cute. I want them to be happy forever.’

What is great about this anime?

‘Basically, this animation is easy-going, but there are the emotional scenes where strictness of being in the wild is shown. I hope audience will enjoy the animation! Please look forward to it!’

Comment from Yuuichirou Umehara (Polar Bear)

How did the recording turn out?

‘Since it was my first time to voice an animal, I struggled to identify myself with him at first. But I enjoyed performing.’

How was the atmosphere of the recording?

‘As warm as this animation is, the work place was also very warm and sweet. There were not many people, though. I remember the seal’s stuffed doll was placed by the window of mixer’s control room where I could see.’

What do you think of Hanae?

‘Although, we have worked together before and I am close to him in private, I felt that I found new traits of his through this animation.’

What do you think of voicing for polar bear?

‘I struggled to identify as an animal since it was my first time. But I figured out with discussing with the author of the original manga and the director. I also enjoyed voicing Polar Bear’s childhood as well as a different man for the drama CD.’

What is great about this anime?

‘I hope that both fans of the original manga, and those who face Koi suru Shirokuma for first time, will enjoy the unique and warm atmosphere of this animation.’

You can read more about the two voice actors in the article below. Please check it out!